Bootblacks

Brooklyn, USA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[italiano] [english]

formed by members of THE HOLY KISS in 2009. the brooklyn based postpunk-band released a first split 7" with MONOZID on german "Majorlabel" in october 2010, followed by an european tour. with shows in germany, belgium, france, switzerland, austria and poland. after recording sessions with Peter Mavrogeorgis (producer for THE NATIONAL) and Jim Sclavunos (drummer for NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS and GRINDERMAN) the band released their debut lp in autumn 2012. BOOTBLACKS embrace a love for both the rawness of bands like JOY DIVISION and BAUHAUS, as well as the catchy melodies of bands like DEPECHE MODE and SIMPLE MINDS. for the tour a 3-song EP will be out on chicago based "modern tapes" label.
 
http://www.bootblacks.net

 

FESTIVAL 2013